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Yes, El Real again forced to leave the prestigious European competition after the conquest of France Olympique Lyon representatives through 2-1 on aggregate. No doubt, Madrid is now obliged to seize the throne of Spain from Barcelona if you want to lift the trophy at the end of the season.
Determination is shown Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is directly striking the defense team's guests, in the early fight. Ronaldo welcomed Marcelo cross from the left sector and gore ball in front of goal Juan Pablo. Unfortunately, the header former courtier Manchester United is still widening.
Following Ricardo Kaka's absence due to injury, Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso set the pace attack is believed Madrid. The former Liverpool star had a brilliant bait to release Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain who almost brought the hosts ahead 33 minutes. However, efforts Pipita-nicknamed El-Higuain is still wide in the side of the goalkeeper Juan Pablo. Score glasses were not changed until the first half ended.
Sporting Gijon have much trouble maintaining their area after re-launching Madrid pressure in the second round. Rafael van der Vaart likely to open a 47-minute advantage when the welcome sweet bait Higuain header through his head. But, again, not the host attack fruitless.
Entering 53 minutes, foster children cheered Manuel Preciado it scored first through David Barral. Armed with neat cooperation with midfielder Diego Camacho, Barral deliver superior Gijon 1-0.
Unfortunately for Gijon, a goal that is the only entertainer them in Santiago Bernabeu. Just two minutes ago, Los Merengues equalized through van der Vaart. Starting from Ronaldo free kick, the ball not fully blocked by Pablo completely. Without thinking, the Dutch midfielder who immediately grabbed the ball fell at his feet and carried Madrid after 1-1.
In an attempt to delete the sin, Pablo demonstrated brilliant rescue act after a hard kick Marcelo dismissed on 57 minutes. However, Pablo helpless when Alonso forced him back to pick up the ball after the feedback went from football CR9 Guti corner. Madrid lead 2-1.
Entering the 69th minute, the host of the distance with his guest. This time, Higuain managed to pay a failure in the first half and poured the ball into the goal Pablo through his left leg.
With a collection of 68 value, while Madrid to three points ahead of Barcelona at the top of the league. New Blaugrana squad will fight counter Real Zaragoza on Sunday night. Sporting Gijon while no move from rank 12 standings after 32 digits to record from 27 matches.
